Food & Drink

Déjà Vu Café debuts to downtown St. Pete

Caffeinated drinks and sweets are served from the cafe off First Avenue North.

by Meaghan Habuda December 27, 2016September 20, 2024

Caffeinated drinks and sweets are served from the cafe off First Avenue North.

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Grand opening set for Universal’s Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

The steampunk-themed CityWalk eatery with a lengthy name will premiere Sept. 22.

by Meaghan Habuda September 6, 2016August 3, 2025

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Five Courses: Fresh Tampa Bay sweets, pizza & more

Astoria Pastry Shop and Sprinkles Cupcakes news, plus other local food and drink happenings.

by Meaghan Habuda March 2, 2016August 17, 2023

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Sweet spot: Chocolate haven hits Tampa this weekend

On Saturday, the Ybor City Chocolate Fest will invade Centro Asturiano with local tastes.

by Ainhoa Palacios February 16, 2016July 2, 2024

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Sip or snack: Slate Door Brew coffee shop opens in St. Pete

More coffee and small bites hit St. Petersburg earlier this month through Slate Door Brew.

by Meaghan Habuda January 26, 2016August 17, 2023

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Do This: National Cheat Day

Datz in South Tampa wants you to indulge, proclaiming Thursday to be National Cheat Day.

by Jamie Peiffer January 25, 2016August 17, 2023

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St. Pete Localtopia announces plans, food and drink vendors

The annual St. Pete event Localtopia will return Feb. 6 with sweets, local beer and more.

by Meaghan Habuda January 8, 2016April 10, 2025

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Cali pastry chef joins with Rooster & the Till on wine-paired dinner

Sweet and savory will harmonize at Rooster & the Till’s wine pairing meal with chef Lincoln Carson.

by Meaghan Habuda January 5, 2016July 18, 2024

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St. Pete dessert bar Swah-rey preparing for grand opening

On Friday, Swah-rey’s official debut in St. Pete will feature a ribbon cutting, local drafts and more.

by Meaghan Habuda December 10, 2015June 6, 2025

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Three-day fests invade the area with tastes from Greece

This weekend, New Port Richey and Tampa will land two Greek fests with food, live music and more.

by Andrea Bailey November 3, 2015November 9, 2023

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Black Crow Coffee launches for St. Petersburg locals

A coffee-lovin’ couple opened downtown St. Pete’s latest java hub, Black Crow Coffee Co.

by Andrea Bailey September 25, 2015July 21, 2025

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Five spots to score freebies on National Doughnut Day

Perk’s, Dough, Dunkin’ and more to serve free Doughnut Day sweets in Tampa Bay Friday.

by Meaghan Habuda June 4, 2015June 8, 2025

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Deliciously decadent: Chocolate macarons for the holiday

A French macaron recipe to tempt chocoholics on National Chocolate Macaron Day.

by Meaghan Habuda June 3, 2015June 5, 2022

Music

For the love of eats: Last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas

An alternative-meets-timeless guide to celebrating V-Day solo, or with your companion(s) of choice.

by Meaghan Habuda January 31, 2015April 15, 2025

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Zephryhills Pie Festival attracts bakers, tasters

A sweet and savory overload is in store for regionites during the Pie Festival in Zephryhills.

by Meaghan Habuda January 16, 2015March 26, 2025

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These homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are even better than the ‘R’ brand

Choc full of delicious.

by Katie Machol Simon December 30, 2011August 3, 2023

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Inexpensive and easy, last-minute holiday sugar cookies (plus icing recipe)

The icing on the cookie.

by Angela Vallee December 20, 2011May 28, 2024

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The CL Food guide to holiday sides, appetizers and desserts

Everything but the bird.

by Katie Machol Simon November 15, 2011August 3, 2023

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Innovative uses for leftover Halloween candy

Take all this free candy, strip the valuables from it and turn it into edible gold.

by Cristian Feher November 3, 2011August 3, 2023

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Halloween treat: Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

A seasonal dessert with a surprise ingredient. (Hint: Think airplane food.)

by Susan Filson October 23, 2011August 3, 2023